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Greater Irvine Chamber News RSS FeedMon, 21 Jan 2019 17:01:47 -0600en-USForbes Magazine Ranks UCI Seventh Among the Most Diverse Workplaces in the Countryhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/10232/forbes-magazine-ranks-uci-seventh-among-the-most-diverse-workplaces-in-the-country
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveFri, 18 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
Forbes&nbsp;has named UCI one of the best employers for diversity in the nation. The magazine rated the campus No. 7 overall &ndash; the second-highest ranking for both a California employer and an educational institute.
UCI is Orange County&rsquo;s second-largest employer, with 16,400 faculty and staff working on campus and at the...
2019 Will ‘Be a Good Year,’ Economist Sayshttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9474/2019-will-be-a-good-year-economist-says
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
&ldquo;It&rsquo;s going to be a good year. Things are wonderful. You&rsquo;re going to have a great 2019,&rdquo; said expert economist and Greater Irvine Chamber Business Outlook keynote Chris Thornberg of Beacon Economics.
In his economic forecast presented to more than 600 business and community leaders, Thornberg, who predicted the housing market...
Meet the Individuals Leading the Greater Irvine Chamber Board of Directors For Four Decadeshttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9476/meet-the-individuals-leading-the-greater-irvine-chamber-board-of-directors-for-four-decades
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
Over the past four decades, the Greater Irvine Chamber Board of Directors has been chaired by 38 of Orange County&rsquo;s most accomplished business leaders. They have held fiduciary responsibilities for the Chamber and have been committed to supporting the Chamber&rsquo;s mission of advancing the economic vitality of greater Irvine. As...
City’s Budget Presentation Wins National Awardhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9469/citys-budget-presentation-wins-national-award
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The City of Irvine has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The award represents the highest form of recognition in government budgeting for a municipal entity.
&ldquo;The City of Irvine being recognized with the Distinguished Budget Presentation...
Brandman University Open Househttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9470/brandman-university-open-house
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The Greater Irvine Chamber has partnered with Leaders Circle member Brandman University to welcome community and business leaders to the university&rsquo;s open house on Thursday, Jan. 31, 5 &ndash; 8 p.m.&nbsp;
The open house will feature an expert panel discussion on &ldquo;Diversity, Equity and Inclusion&rdquo; moderated by Jalin Johnson, Ed.D., Brandman...
Rose Hills Renews as Bronze-level Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle Sponsorhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9471/rose-hills-renews-as-bronzelevel-greater-irvine-chamber-leaders-circle-sponsor
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
A Greater Irvine Chamber member since 2010, Rose Hills Memorial Park &amp; Mortuary has renewed as Bronze-level Leaders Circle sponsor.
Since 1914, Rose Hills has been a place to remember. Rose Hills is North America&rsquo;s largest memorial park, with two full-service mortuaries and five planning centers that serve the world. The...
South Korean Delegation Visits Greater Irvine Chamberhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9472/south-korean-delegation-visits-greater-irvine-chamber
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
A trade delegation of business leaders and tech experts from Gumi, South Korea, along with City of Gumi representatives and Mayor Dr. Se Yong Jang visited the Greater Irvine Chamber to learn more about Irvine&rsquo;s strong tech sector and to deepen partnerships with tech companies based in Irvine.
Facilitating a soft...
February Career Edge Workshop to Offer College Students Insights for Early Business Successhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9473/february-career-edge-workshop-to-offer-college-students-insights-for-early-business-success
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 16 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The Greater Irvine Chamber, in collaboration with Google, Irvine Valley College, Webster University, and the business community, will host students from Orange County colleges and universities for the Feb. 2 Career Edge workshop, Practical Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, to be instructed by Dr. Brian Dozer, director of Webster University,...
California Bill Would Require Businesses to Offer E-Receiptshttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9451/california-bill-would-require-businesses-to-offer-ereceipts
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveTue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
California would become the first state to require businesses to offer electronic receipts unless customers ask for paper copies under legislation proposed on Tuesday.
Many businesses and consumers already are moving toward e-receipts, said Democratic Assemblyman Phil Ting of San Francisco.
But he said a law is needed because many consumers don&rsquo;t...
Tourism Industry Jobs Form Big Piece of California’s Economic Foundationhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9452/tourism-industry-jobs-form-big-piece-of-californias-economic-foundation
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveTue, 15 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
By Terry MacRae, 2018 chair of the California Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, commissioner on the Visit California Board of Directors, chief executive officer, president and founder of Hornblower Cruises &amp; Events.
Vacations to California&rsquo;s natural wonders, cultural riches and exciting city attractions fuel stable employment and the world&rsquo;s fifth...
Portola Springs Community Park Opens to the Public on January 26https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9448/portola-springs-community-park-opens-to-the-public-on-january-26
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The community is invited to the grand opening of Portola Springs Community Park, 4 - 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Join City of Irvine officials for the dedication of the City&rsquo;s newest community center, which features more than 14,000 square feet including a multipurpose room, expansive patio area, two classrooms,...
New Year, New Labor Laws to Knowhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9449/new-year-new-labor-laws-to-know
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The beginning of the new year is a good time for&nbsp;business owners to take a few moments to familiarize themselves with the new employment laws that they will need to know in 2019.
Employment law counsel for the California Chamber of Commerce analyzed the significant bills signed into law last year...
Newsom Elevates Labor Commissioner Su to Head State Agency; Picks Business Founder/Forward Thinker as Chief Economic Adviserhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9450/newsom-elevates-labor-commissioner-su-to-head-state-agency-picks-business-founderforward-thinker-as-chief-economic-adviser
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 14 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The team Governor Gavin Newsom has selected to lead key efforts in his administration includes individuals with many years of experience in both governing and advising policymakers.
Two appointments of particular interest to employers are:
&bull; Julie Su, state Labor Commissioner in the Brown administration, as secretary of the California Labor and...
Marisa Wayne Announced as Opening Speaker at Women of Influence 2019https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9266/marisa-wayne-announced-as-opening-speaker-at-women-of-influence-2019
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveTue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
Join more than 500 expected attendees at the Greater Irvine Chamber&rsquo;s sixth annual Women of Influence event on Friday, March 8 where they will hear from opening speaker Marisa Wayne, fitness entrepreneur and co-founder of boutique fitness studio, GritCycle.
Wayne drew inspiration from her father, beloved legendary actor John Wayne, for...
Free 2018 Tax-Preparation Services Available in Irvinehttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9267/free-2018-taxpreparation-services-available-in-irvine
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveTue, 08 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The City of Irvine, in partnership with Orange County United Way, is offering free tax preparation services to taxpayers who earned less than $60,000 in 2018. Qualifying taxpayers who live, work, or attend school in Irvine can receive help filing their taxes from IRS-trained and certified volunteers, who will also...
Greater Irvine Chamber Ambassadors of the Month for Final Quarter of 2018https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9257/greater-irvine-chamber-ambassadors-of-the-month-for-final-quarter-of-2018
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
For their high level of engagement representing the Greater Irvine Chamber as Ambassadors, the following individuals were selected as Ambassadors of the Month during the fourth quarter of 2018:
November - Johnny Tai, Mueller Prost CPAs &amp; Business Advisors
December - Lorie Eber, Lorie Eber Wellness Coaching
The mission of the Ambassadors&nbsp;Committee is...
Irvine Ranked Among Top Ten Safest Cities Worldwidehttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9258/irvine-ranked-among-top-ten-safest-cities-worldwide
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
&ldquo;Irvine has held the status of the Safest City of its size in America by the FBI for 13 consecutive years. It is no surprise to learn that our city is now ranked among the top ten safest cities in the world,&rdquo; said Bryan Starr, president and CEO, Greater Irvine...
Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle Members Among Glassdoor Best Places to Work in 2019https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9259/greater-irvine-chamber-leaders-circle-members-among-glassdoor-best-places-to-work-in-2019
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle members Google and Kaiser Permanente as well as Chamber member Smile Brands, Inc. were ranked in the top 100 best places to work in a recent Glassdoor survey. Google&nbsp;is one of three companies that have made the list every year since its inception in 2009.
The...
Brandman University Joins Greater Irvine Chamber Leaders Circle as a Gold-Level Sponsorhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9260/brandman-university-joins-greater-irvine-chamber-leaders-circle-as-a-goldlevel-sponsor
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveMon, 07 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
Brandman University, a member of the Greater Irvine Chamber since 1998, has joined the Chamber&rsquo;s Leaders Circle as a gold-level sponsor.
&ldquo;Brandman University couldn&rsquo;t be more aligned with the mission of the Greater Irvine Chamber. We both help companies recruit and retain highly skilled employees. The Chamber&rsquo;s recent five-star rating, and...
US Payrolls Rise 312,000, Wages Accelerate in Jobs Blowouthttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/9246/us-payrolls-rise-312000-wages-accelerate-in-jobs-blowout
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveFri, 04 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
U.S. employers added the most workers in 10 months as wage gains accelerated and labor-force participation jumped, reflecting a robust job market that nevertheless faces mounting risks in 2019.
Nonfarm payrolls increased by 312,000 in December, easily topping all forecasts, after an upwardly revised 176,000 gain the prior month, a Labor...
Senate Leader Announces Committee Assignments for the 2019-2020 Legislative Sessionhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/8974/senate-leader-announces-committee-assignments-for-the-20192020-legislative-session
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveThu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
California Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), has&nbsp;announced&nbsp;the Senate&rsquo;s leadership positions and committee assignments for the 2019-2020 legislative session, which reconvenes on January 7.
Designated committee chairs and vice chairs will be formally adopted by the Senate when it reconvenes.
Senate Leadership Positions
Senator Robert M. Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys), Senate...
Why Slowing Economies Could Prod US and China to Reach Dealhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/8975/why-slowing-economies-could-prod-us-and-china-to-reach-deal
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveThu, 03 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The Trump administration and China are facing growing pressure to blink in their six-month stare-down over trade because of jittery markets and portents of economic weakness.
The import taxes the two sides have imposed on hundreds of billions of each other&rsquo;s goods &mdash; and the threat of more to come &mdash;...
280,000-Square-Foot Ice Skating Facility Opens at OC Great Parkhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/8915/280000squarefoot-ice-skating-facility-opens-at-oc-great-park
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
Whether you&rsquo;re practicing triple salchows or tying your laces for the first time, the new Great Park Ice facility is&nbsp;open for public skating sessions as of&nbsp;Wednesday, Jan. 2.
The long anticipated 280,000-square-foot rink &ndash; part of the Anaheim Ducks RINKS network &ndash; has been under construction since February 2017.
Though two of...
Strength of Master Plan Highlighted in Business Facilities Magazinehttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/8924/strength-of-master-plan-highlighted-in-business-facilities-magazine
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
The strength of Irvine&rsquo;s Master Plan was recently featured in an online article from Business Facilities Magazine, a leading full-service media brand specializing in the site selection marketplace. Mentioned in the feature are the many reasons Irvine is poised for economic growth and success, including its highly-ranked educational institutions, its...
Greater Irvine Chamber Marks its 40th Year Supporting the Visionary Irvine Master Planhttps://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archive/p/item/8927/greater-irvine-chamber-marks-its-40th-year-supporting-the-visionary-irvine-master-plan
https://www.greaterirvinechamber.com/ambassador-of-the-month-archiveWed, 02 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -0600
A Message from Greater Irvine Chamber President and CEO Bryan Starr
As the Greater Irvine Chamber celebrates its 40th Anniversary this year, the organization&rsquo;s professional staff and Board of Directors continues its work to support the Irvine Master Plan and to advance the economic vitality of greater Irvine.
Through its numerous programs...